People who need rides in the region are using Uber and Lyft rideshare services more and more. The advantages for the riders are that it is easy to schedule a ride, you know where the driver is, so you don’t have to wait outside long, and the rates are usually cheaper than taxis. Drivers like the opportunity to make more money. There are serious disadvantages, though. The drivers aren’t properly vetted, and many drivers are focused on their apps instead of traffic. Rideshare drivers are just as likely to cause a car accident as any other driver.
At Telaré Law, our Kennewick Uber and Lyft accident lawyers understand the unique challenges of these types of crashes. We understand when Uber and Lyft are responsible for your injuries or the death of a loved one – and when just the driver is liable. Our lawyers have a strong record of success in obtaining jury verdicts and settlements. Our seasoned car accident attorneys represent the rideshare passengers, the rideshare drivers, and drivers and passengers of other vehicles, so call today to get started.
Telaré Law represents people who were injured while traveling in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, or who were injured by an Uber or Lyft vehicle. We represent victims of:
Rideshare accidents are generally caused by the negligence of the rideshare driver or the negligence of another driver. Most Uber and Lyft accidents happen for the same reason any type of car accident happens. These reasons include:
Many rideshare accidents because the Uber or Lyft driver is using his/her app to schedule the next ride. Many rideshare drivers don’t know how to get to their destination, so they’re constantly focusing on their GPS system instead of traffic.
At Telaré Law, our rideshare attorneys represent victims who suffer catastrophic, permanent, and serious injuries. Catastrophic injury victims require a lifetime of care and the ability to use one or more parts of their anatomy. Rideshare victims with permanent or serious injuries never fully recover or live with a lifetime of pain.
Our Kennewick Uber and Lyft accident lawyers represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, motorcycle riders, and bicycle riders who suffer:
We work with your doctors and our network of doctors to verify your diagnosis, understand all the medical care you will need, and appreciate all the ways your injuries have changed your life.
The possible defendants in an Uber or Lyft accident lawsuit include:
At Telaré Law, our Kennewick lawyers understand the complex issue of insurance coverage for an Uber or Lyft accident. The following insurance policies are used to pay for your damages – depending on how the accident happened.
Drivers should buy the maximum amount of insurance they can afford.
Drivers who use their vehicle for a transportation network company such as Uber or Lyft are required to have higher “commercial” liability insurance amounts in some locations. The higher amounts are:
Rideshare accident victims may also be entitled to personal injury protection insurance. This insurance pays some damages such as some medical bills regardless of fault.
Uber and Lyft accident victims are entitled to compensation for all their economic and personal losses. Damages in any rideshare accident lawsuit include:
If your loved one dies in an Uber or Lyft accident, a Kennewick lawyer could also seek funeral and burial expenses through wrongful death claims and survival actions.
Telaré Law meets clients at our Kennewick office located at 819 South Auburn St. We have a Richland office too. We meet clients at their homes or a hospital when necessary.
At Telaré Law, we handle the tough cases. We represent clients who never fully recover from their injuries. Our lawyers handle complex cases such as Uber and Lyft cases where liability and insurance issues require skilled representation. We investigate the cause of the accident, review phone and app records, question witnesses, and do everything necessary to prepare your case for trial. To talk with an experienced Kennewick Uber and Lyft accident lawyer, contact us to schedule a free consultation. We represent Uber and Lyft accident victims on a contingency fee basis.